Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance), Level II

Pearce Services is hiring a Solar Field Service Technician (Level II) in Herndon, VA, responsible for operating and maintaining solar power plants. The role involves preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting electrical components, documentation, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have experience in solar O&M, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and the ability to work independently or in teams. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and a company vehicle.
About the position

The Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance), Level II at Pearce Services is responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar power plants, ensuring compliance with preventative and corrective maintenance standards. This role involves physical labor at solar energy sites, requiring a strong safety background and the ability to work both independently and in teams. The technician will also be responsible for documentation and troubleshooting electrical components, contributing to the seamless operation of renewable energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment.
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• Responsible for documentation including work orders, time logs, inventory control, and emergency information schedules.
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• Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components using digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment.
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• Test and troubleshoot installed equipment to ensure proper working order.
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• Maintain a strong safety background with experience in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
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• Work effectively in both solo and group environments.
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• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle safely and legally according to company policies.

Requirements
• 1+ years' experience in Commercial/Industrial operations and maintenance (O&M) on solar power plants is preferred.
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• Strong mechanical and electrical experience with troubleshooting and installation skills.
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• Specific solar experience with Inverters, Tracker Systems, or Sub-Stations Equipment (TMEIC/SMA/Sungrow/Nextracker/ATI, etc.) is preferred.
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• Ability to train, mentor, and develop laborers into Apprentices.
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• High aptitude and a strong work ethic.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Medical insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Paid Time Off (PTO)
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• Paid Holidays
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• Company-matching 401(k) Retirement
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• Company vehicle
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• Phone, laptop, or tablet as required for the role
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• All necessary tools and safety equipment